Seniors: Don’t Miss Your Last Chance to Own the Memories
Yearbooks for Seniors are to be distributed on Awards and Game Night, June 1 by Emi Chase Seniors who have not yet purchased a yearbook still have time to place an order before the end of the school year. To order, visit Mrs. Roy in B243, with cash or check for $75. Yearbooks will be […]
Surviving off coffee, community, and confidence: meet Ms. Vachon
When we sat down with the newest English teacher at Sanford High School, Mrs. Vachon, she opened up about her first year teaching and explained how she will improve and get more involved in the future. By Jacqlyn Prescott SANFORD – “My middle school teacher, Mr. Blunda, influenced me to be a teacher. He created […]
Senior Balloons on sale as class of 2028 fundraiser
“Help lift every senior.” By Ella Tederous Senior celebratory balloons can be bought at this link and at lunches on Wednesday through Friday. Balloons are 5 dollars and made of Mylar. A note with your message to a senior will be attached to the balloon. Delivery will be the weekend of May 23/24th. The goal […]
You’ve been invited: What to expect when applying to Sanford High School’s National Honor Society
Students with an unweighted grade point average of above an 88% receive an invitation By Claire Pordon SANFORD- On April 29, more than 100 students received an invitation to a Google Classroom, inviting students to start the application process to Sanford High School’s National Honor Society (NHS). NHS is a country-wide community-based extracurricular that recognizes […]
Spring Sports Recap – 4/30
By Eliza Allen Spring sports have just gotten underway, and the Sanford Spartans have had a great start to the season! Girls Tennis The girls’ tennis team has had a strong start to their season, winning 4-1 against Gorham High School. Top winners included Angelina Hu, and Haley Payeur. On 4/27, they travelled to South […]
New cell phone policy all over Maine schools
SHS has to set a new cell phone rule at school due to the state signing a bill banning cell phones with the policy to being August 1 By Leah Lagueux SANFORD- Governor Janet Mills recently signed the law that all cell phones will be banned during school hours starting August 1st. The law is […]
Sanford High choir receives high ACDA score
SANFORD – On Thursday, April 30, the SHS choral program attended the ACDA Adjudicated Festival, a yearly event in which many of Maine’s middle and high school choirs can enter to receive an evaluation by a panel of judges, hosted at Scarborough High School. Choirs are rated on a one-to-five scale in several categories, including […]
Why did SHS staff choose their Careers?
5 Real Stories from Teachers and Counselors By Emi Chase Schools are shaped by the people who dedicate their lives to helping students grow, both academically and emotionally. Teachers, social workers, and school counselors all choose their careers for meaningful, often personal reasons. This piece explores five real perspectives to better understand what motivates these […]
SHS Celebrates Seniors’ Post-Secondary Plans for Decision Day
By Eliza Allen As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, seniors are finalizing their post-secondary plans. Decision Day, held on May 1 celebrates the aspirations of the soon-to-be graduates. Seniors are invited to celebrate during spartan Time in the Partner’s Bank Gymnasium. The event will include announcements of graduation speaker, song, and some […]
Ryder Lachance, cornhole star
Junior student sees success in competitive activities at and beyond SHS by Kylee Hunt SANFORD – Ryder Lachance, Sanford student, has more to his life than just school and work. He’s a competitive cornhole player and an established wrestler. “I first started playing cornhole when I was around 12 years old” and “I got into […]
